As 2008 draws to a close, some might say it’s a time for reflection.  At 4Walls, we say it’s a time for ACTION!.

One question you might ask yourself, if you are in “reflection” mode is:  What's the difference between success and failure? 

The answer is the “slight edge”.

What is the slight edge?  It’s the small things you do consistently which compound over time to create your success or failure.  This can apply to all areas of your life, including health, relationships, career, money, etc.

Let's say you're deciding what to eat.  You might choose a McDonald's burger or you might go for a healthy salad.  That decision probably won't change your life today.  But if you choose the burger every time you make that same choice then, over time, it will negatively affect your health.  Conversely, choosing the healthy salad regularly will positively affect your health.  Both are examples of the slight edge at work, one example working for you and one working against.

What are most people going to do in December?  Nothing.  They'll start to wind down and convince themselves they will get started again in January.

But what do the smart people do? They fill the vacuum left by the people who have already shut up shop, picking up deals and having key meetings with people, meaning they will hit the ground running in the New Year.

This is a great example of the slight edge at work.  There’s still time left this year to nail some fantastic deals, like we have.  Most solicitors can still complete on deals by the 19th December.

"It’s in the moments of decision that we shape our destiny".

Keep your momentum going now, so that you can hit the ground running in the New Year.

Networking is vital to your success as an investor, and there are still many networking events or meetings to be had before the end of the year to get you set up for a successful 2009.

Ask yourself:  what are you doing to give yourself the “slight edge”, now, in 2009, and beyond ... ?

Thanks to our friends at www.justpropertynetwork.com for the tip about the “slight edge”.

P.S. "The Slight Edge" is a book by Jeff Olson.  You can find it here